Towing mirrors
- Will fit Vauxhall Vectra as well as other models of cars
- Clips onto existing car mirrors and adjustable strap holds in place- leaving car mirrors clear
- Universal instant fitting
- Adjust to suit contours of existing mirrors
- Supplied as a pair
- New and boxed
- Please see our Ebay shop for a range of other towing and caravan accessories
Do these mirrors comply with the new
regulations?
We
have received the following statement from the Department of Transport via our
suppliers:
“The
requirements for caravan towing mirrors follow the vehicle mirror
requirements as defined in Regulation 33 of the Road Vehicles
(Construction and Use) Regulations 1986. Regulation 33 requires
that the mirrors comply with either the EC Directives (71/127/EEC or
2003/97/EC) or UNECE Regulation 46.”
“The
current confusion is based on the fact that that Regulation 33 allows
compliance with EC Directive 2003/97/EC. However, the requirements
of this Directive do not become compulsory for new cars until
26th January 2010. Therefore, if the towing-mirror
is already in use, or newly purchased now - E marking
is preferred (but not strictly required).”
“If a
NEW car is purchased after 26th January 2010, then 2003/97/EC or UNECE
Regulation 46 compliant caravan towing mirrors will be required for that
vehicle. We assume that all caravan towing mirrors would comply with
the new requirements by that time.”
“For
those who want to be pedantic about the markings on the mirrors:
'e'
in a rectangle signifies approval to the EC Directives; and
'E'
in a circle signifies approval to the UNECE Regulation.”
“Either
of these markings is acceptable.”
These mirrors do have the required
“e” marking. However mirrors without this marking are only illegal to use on vehicles purchased after 26th January 2010.
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